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Old 10-14-2013, 02:38 PM   #361
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Great final thoughts and wrap up!! Thank you for sharing your trip with us!!
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I will be back next May/June and I'll do some sort of TR about our trip to DC. Lenny won't get to go on that one though but it will be me and Abby plus about 200 other 8th graders . It should be interesting if nothing else
I think that interesting is an understatement. I would hope that you have a large contingent of teachers and family members to keep things (kid) in check. I enjoyed your TR and look forward to your trip to DC.
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I have thoroughly enjoyed the ride! Thanks for sharing your vacation, your family, and your experiences (good and bad!).

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Great trip report and final thoughts! Thanks for sharing it with us.... Have fun in D.C.; I will actually be visiting there about the same time...
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The one thing that is the hardest, is your final walk through. Your TR was really great, so much for sharing. Sorry to hear about your luggage, we have never had any problem. Will be looking forward to your DC trip report!!!
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Thanks for sharing Darlene!!! I really enjoyed reading your thoughts and views and I really really enjoyed all the photos!!! Another great TR!!!!
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Great wrap up Darlene! I have really enjoyed your TR, and thank you for sharing. The only thing I really wanted to comment on was about the 50's PTC. I had the sampler when I went and normally I am the type that eats the skin and goes onto something else, but this chicken was so moist, juicy, and tasty...I ate the whole thing! SO GOOD! I loved the PTC, so I would really consider it for a newbie on the next trip, whenever that is.
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Great wrap up, Darlene! Thanks for sharing your trip with us, the good, the bad and everything in between. I enjoyed reading along!
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Great finish, Darlene! Thanks for sharing and I look forward to hearing about your trip to DC!
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awe its over!!!! Thanks for sharing!!.. Great wrap up and final thoughts and thanks for the tip at the CCC I like using the magical express too and like the luxury of having my "own" car...
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Great wrap up! Loved following along with your trip. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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